HB 195 (2015) -  Prosecution of Juveniles

by Powell
Revises age-based criteria & offenses for which discretionary direct file of information against child may be made in adult court; prohibits filing of information on child otherwise eligible if it is child's first offense unless there are compelling reasons; requires such reasons to be stated in writing; provides criteria for state attorney to determine whether to file information; requires state attorney to file written explanation when information is filed; provides criteria for consideration of child's request to return to juvenile justice system.
Effective Date: July 1, 2015
Last Event: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 1:15 PM

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 04/28/2015 - 1:15 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/03/2015 - 10:37 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 01/15/2015 - 4:04 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Judiciary Committee Time: 01/15/2015 - 4:04 PM Member: Committee: Judiciary Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Time: 01/15/2015 - 4:04 PM Member: Committee: Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 01/15/2015 - 4:04 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 01/07/2015 - 12:19 PM Member: Powell Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
985.557 SB 444, SB 498, CS/HB 783, CS/SB 1082